The Butterfly Chronicles takes you on Seanette’s unpredictable rollercoaster ride filled with twist, turns, peaks, and valleys. How can a child survive, when coming from a dysfunctional home with verbal and physical abuse, domestic violence to sexual abuse, witnessing the loss of her only father figure, and including her own bouts with various self-destructive and at-risk behaviors?

Seanette’s survival attests to the power of undying faith, perseverance, and positive thinking. Through her journey, the reader will see how God and his angels kept her grounded and protected, especially when she lost her way.

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The Butterfly Chronicles is a beautiful and poignant journey from abuse, suffering, and despair to joy, compassion, and freedom.

It will inspire you and wrap you in hope. Nicole transforms Seanette’s tragedies into triumphs, her weaknesses into strengths, and her fear into love—this courageous story is a testament to the power of the human spirit. The heartfelt words will remind you that we are all worthy, we are all lovable, and that everything is possible.

Heather K. Jones,

Registered Dietitian & Wellness Coach

& Founder of Smaller Size Bigger Life

                                                                                                                                 

The Butterfly Chronicles begins as a brutally honest portrayal of a life layered with pain, helplessness, hopelessness, loss, and a precocious knowledge about drugs and violence that no child should ever learn.  In those complex layers was also hope and faith that propelled the main character out of what could have been more broken dreams, desperation, and a continuation of the cycle of violence that have entrapped too many.  Instead, we are shown that there is indeed a magnificent butterfly that can emerge from its cocoon, and beauty can come from even ugly circumstances.  Nicole’s story of transformation reminds us of how essential it is for us to nurture the spirit of all humanity, to nurture the good out of the bad, and to know that we all matter. 

Vickie Jensen Ph.D. Sociology

Chair of Criminology & Justice Studies at California State University, Northridge

About the Author

L. Nicole Cervantes is a retired Children’s Social Worker from the Los Angeles Department of Children and Family Services.

She holds a Master of Social Work and a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology. She is currently a professor at California State University, Northridge.

Nicole and her husband, Anthony reside in Santa Clarita, California with their adult son Isaiah, three-year-old daughter, Gabriella, two dogs, Lucky and Frieda, and a cat, Reese.

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